bobbed

[bɑbd]

bobbed Definition

• 1. moved up and down quickly and repeatedly
• 2. cut (hair) short, typically in a blunt style

Using bobbed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bobbed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cork bobbed on the surface of the water.

• Example

  Her hair was bobbed and dyed bright red.

• Example

  The boat bobbed up and down on the waves.

bobbed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bobbed

• nodded
• wagged
• cropped
• trimmed
• sheared

Phrases with bobbed

• bob up

  appear or emerge suddenly

  Example

  Unexpected problems always seem to bob up.

• bob for apples

  a game in which apples are picked up with the teeth from a bowl or bucket of water

  Example

  We played bobbing for apples at the Halloween party.

• bob and weave

  move quickly and unpredictably to avoid something

  Example

  The boxer bobbed and weaved to avoid his opponent's punches.

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Summary: bobbed in Brief

'Bobbed' [bɑbd] refers to quick, repeated movements up and down, as well as a hairstyle cut short in a blunt style. It can be used in phrases like 'bob up,' meaning to appear suddenly, and 'bob for apples,' a game where apples are picked up with teeth from a bowl of water. 'Bobbed' can also be used to describe evasive movements, as in 'bob and weave.'